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Motorcycles make up only 3 percent of all registered vehicles on the road, but they are responsible for more than 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Motorcycle accidents are often severe because they are unenclosed vehicles that expose riders to more serious injuries.
NHTSA created the Share the Road program to focus specifically on the safety of motorcyclists and bikers. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents still happen, and motorcyclists find themselves seriously injured after collisions.
If you have suffered injuries due to a motorcycle accident in Hawaii, you may be eligible for compensation that can provide you with the relief you need to cover your medical expenses, wages lost from time off work and other losses. If you were injured due to the fault of someone else, you deserve relief. The Recovery Law Center in Honolulu stands ready to help you seek justice.
While you are recovering, the last thing on your mind should be insurance claims, frustrating paperwork, and complicated legal proceedings. Our motorcycle accident lawyer in Honolulu, Glenn Honda, has been helping motorcycle accident victims in Hawaii for more than 20 years, and he is ready to put his experience to work on your case. He and his knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Hawaii at Recovery Law Center have the experience you need to pursue the maximum compensation available to you by law, either in a satisfactory settlement or a favorable verdict.
Call us today to get started on your case with a free consultation.
The first step in determining fault for a motorcycle accident is to identify the potentially liable parties. This includes anyone who could have been associated with the accident, such as:
Once you have established who the liable parties may be in your case, the next step is to identify whether they were negligent. Negligence is a legal term used to identify fault in civil cases.
To prevail in a Honolulu motorcycle accident claim, you must build a case that establishes negligence. This requires significantly more information than a description of what happened and truly requires the help of a legal professional. Our Honolulu motorcycle accident attorneys can fully analyze the circumstances of your crash and determine who was negligent.
Comparative negligence means that even if you were partially responsible for the motorcycle accident that occurred, you could still recover damages as long as you were not more than 51 percent responsible. If you were more than 51 percent at fault for your motorcycle accident, you would be barred from any monetary recovery.
If you were less than 51 percent responsible for your motorcycle accident, you might be eligible to recover partial damages. Though these damages will likely be limited due to your partial responsibility, they will still allow you to get some relief for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. In this circumstance, it is critical to have an experienced Honolulu motorcycle accident attorney on your side to demonstrate that your fault played little if any role in causing the crash.
The most common types of damages in motorcycle accidents include:
If you have experienced a motorcycle accident, let Glenn Honda and the skilled motorcycle accident lawyers in Waipahu and Honolulu at the Recovery Law Center help you calculate and pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
When you are involved in a motorcycle accident, the most important thing is to get the medical attention that you require. If you are safe and able, be sure to make a complete police report, take photos of the motorcycle accident scene and your injuries, and get the names and contact information of any witnesses, if available. If you can’t do this yourself, have someone you trust do it for you.
Do not talk freely at the motorcycle accident scene, because things that you may say, such as “I’m fine,” can cause a problem in your ability to recover damages in the future. Understanding individuals know that “I’m fine” may not mean that you are without injury, rather you are just letting onlookers know that you are conscious. However, insurance adjusters will jump on those kinds of statements and hold them against you.
Do not accept calls from the insurance adjusters, or if you do, politely tell them that they need to talk to your attorney.
Once you begin medical treatment and begin your recovery process, start yourself off right by keeping your medical bills organized. You can also be reimbursed for your mileage to and from medical appointments, so keep track of that. Our team can help you retrieve lost or misplaced bills and records if needed.
At the Recovery Law Center, we have represented many motorcycle accident victims and have helped them pursue the maximum compensation available for the injuries they’ve suffered.
The assistance of a skilled Honolulu motorcycle accident lawyer in your case means that you will be able to focus entirely on your recovery while we handle the legal details. We advocate for our clients with aggression and authority so that your claim gets the attention it requires and you get the justice you deserve.
We are ready and available to assist you with your claim today.
A motorcycle accident can have a lasting impact on your health and your livelihood, which is why we work to make sure that your voice is heard. We will work diligently on your case and will treat you with compassion and respect during your recovery.
Our team of motorcycle accident attorneys in Honolulu have been the key to success in many motorcycle accident cases, and we are here to offer the same service to you.
In a crash, motorcyclists are more susceptible to injuries than occupants of enclosed motor vehicles.
Some of the most common types of injuries that we see at the Recovery Law Center as a result of motorcycle accidents are:
Most motorcycle accidents happen when other motorists violate traffic laws or fail to pay attention to their surroundings.
Common causes of motorcycle accidents include the following:
Since collisions happen in the blink of an eye, the moments immediately following are often a blur for victims. The following steps could help you protect yourself and your rights if you are involved in a collision:
If your injuries meet the threshold to step outside Hawaii's no-fault system, you may be able to recover various types of compensation including: medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent disability or disfigurement, property damage, and other out-of-pocket expenses related to your accident. The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your life, and the insurance coverage available. An experienced attorney can help maximize your recovery.
When you are involved in a motorcycle accident, the most important thing is to get the medical attention that you require. If you are safe and able, be sure to make a complete police report, take photos of the accident scene and your injuries, and get the names and contact information of any witnesses, if available. If you can’t do this yourself, have someone you trust do it for you. Do not accept calls from the insurance adjusters, or if you do, politely tell them that they need to talk to your attorney. Keep track of medical bills during medical treatment and recovery process. Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers will assist you with lost or misplaced bills and records if needed.
According to Hawaii’s no-fault insurance laws, if the relevant insurance policy was active at the time of the crash, you may be eligible to recover:
In addition to these required amounts of coverage for injuries, your insurance policy or the relevant insurance policy of another driver may include compensation. Contact us for a Free Consultation. If you are determined to have been at fault, your insurance should pay up to $10,000 per occurrence to cover damage to the other person’s car or other personal property.
Call the Hawaii motorcycle accident lawyers of the Recovery Law Center today if you have sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident. We are available to handle all aspects of your claim, and we will do everything in our power to see that justice is served.
Our consultations are 100% free, and we will not collect any attorney’s fees from you unless and until we secure compensation for you.
Contact us today to get started on your case by calling us or contacting us online.
